CVE-2026-73172 | Nozomi Networks Labs

Summary

Nozomi Networks Labs identified a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the edgserver management service.

Impact

A remote unauthenticated attacker may execute arbitrary OS commands as root via crafted requests to TCP port 5058

Issue Date

September 16, 2026

Affects

This issue affects: Advantech EKI-1242IEIMS and EKI-1242EIMS in firmware version V1.06.01.

CVE Name

CVE-2026-73172

CVSS Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CVSS Score

9.3

Solution

Update to firmware version 2.00.01.

Mitigations

Acknowledgements

Simone Bossi at Nozomi Networks

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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Summary

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Issue Date

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CVSS Details

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Solution

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Acknowledgements

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